*NEW* Berea College Community Strengthening Initiative (BCCSI)
The Berea College Community Strengthening Initiative (BCCSI) is a program meant to encourage Berea College staff to attend at least one on-campus event per month, if possible. For more information, please visit this webpage.
FERPA Training PowerPoint
Want to learn more about FERPA here at Berea College? If so, please login to review a PowerPoint created by the Office of the Registrar for all Berea College employees. Aslo be sure to check-out the FERPA webpage on the Office of the Registrar’s website: https://www.berea.edu/registrar/ferpa/.
Professional Development Request Form
Do you want to request professional development funds from your Vice President for a conference, training, certification, etc.? If so, simply fill out the form at this link:
https://berea.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_byhY7UzY7DXsZ7L
The College’s Administrative Leadership Council (made up of the Administrative Committee, Associate Vice Presidents, and Directors) and Staff Forum leadership indicate that the top five requests for professional development from staff members are:
- Funds to attend or present at conferences and workshops;
- Increased frequency and levels of technology training;
- Certification training;
- Job-specific skills training; and
- Leadership skills development, including tools for running an effective meeting.
Priority allocation for staff development funds is given to 1) strategic professional development of staff to ensure that employees with promotional potential receive training to prepare them for the next step in their career progression at the College; 2) staff with credentials that require continuing education; and 3) staff presenting at a conference; and 4.) Technical skills training for new job related technology.
Instructions for Professional Development Proposals
Proposals should describe the activity, provide a budget, and indicate the amount of funding requested. Obtaining the support of your immediate supervisor is a required part of the application process. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served, basis and are subject to the availability of funds.
Travel Policy
Please note that all who receive funds involving travel must adhere to the Berea College Travel Policy.
Report on Completion
Staff who receive Staff Development Funding are to submit a report via email within 30 days of the completion of the project via email to a designated staff member within the Division (Staff members in the academic division are not required to complete a report after their project has been completed). Those staff members are as follows:
- Alumni & College Relations: JoJo Wray
- Financial Affairs: Scotty Abney
- Information Systems & Services: Yvonne Williams
- Student Life: Carla Roberts
- Operations & Sustainability: Malissa Blair
- President’s Office: Judy Mott
- Strategic Initiatives: Erica Woods
- Labor: Brittany Ash
Please note that your direct supervisor’s electronic signature is required on this form.
If you experience any technical difficulty with this form, please contact Sam Cole via email at colesa@berea.edu or via phone by calling ext. 3210.
If you are not sure about which Division you are in as a staff member, please consult this handy guide.
Professional Development Initiative Documentation
Vision Paper (PDF) (includes definition of professional development)
Staff Forum Presentation to A.C. in December 2015 (PDF)
Staff Professional Development and Climate Survey Instrument (PDF) (administered in 2015)
On and Off-Campus Professional Development Opportunities
Couch to 5K
February 4-April 12
Couch to 5K is a 9 week walking/jogging program that will take you from sitting on the couch to running a 5K (and loving it). Program begins February 4 and ends on April 12. All participants are encouraged to show off their running prowess at the Flamingo Run 5K on Saturday, April 13 at 9:00 a.m. Registration will be paid for those who attend 80% of the workouts.
Program meets three times a week(M/W/F) for 30-40 minutes each session. (most workouts are 30 minutes in length including warm-up and cool down, then we stretch as a group afterwards). Most of the time we will alternate between walking and jogging. As the program progresses the jog/run time increases while the walk interval decreases until you are running for 30 continuous minutes. The first workout is warm up (walk) for 5 minutes, then alternate 60 seconds of jogging with 90 seconds of walking for 20 minutes, and then a 5 minute cool down walk. Two sessions are being offered this term: 7:00 a.m., and 12:15 p.m. It is OK to attend different sessions during the week based on your schedule.
Please click here to sign up: https://berea.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cXTztkP4LbASmLr
If you would like further information, contact Wellness at: Wellness@berea.edu
Coffee and Cream Chats
The Workforce Development Training Team at the Labor Program will once again be hosting informal meetings (with light refreshments!) for labor supervisors to meet and share ideas. During January & February 2019 these meetings will take place in Hafer-Gibson, room 104 on the following days:
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 at 9:15 AM
Thursday, February 14th, 2019 at Noon
Something to Chew On
Something to Chew On is a monthly event hosted by the Labor Office where a different department from campus has the opportunity to promote their program and give information to the staff and faculty about how their work affects the campus community. Please join us on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 at 12pm in the Hafer-Gibson building.
**Lunch will be served**
Departments who participated last term include:
- Counseling and Services Department
- Career Development and Internships
- Disability and Accessibility Services
For more information, please email Collis Robinson (collis_robinson@berea.edu).
Green Dot Trainings
Learn more about Green Dot, a bystander intervention program. Please encourage students to attend!
Green Dot Student Trainings
Employee Green Dot Training – Wednesday March 6 from 10-11 – Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
Contact Heather Dent (Heather_Dent@berea.edu) if you have any questions.
Safe Zone Training
Berea College is one of hundreds of colleges and universities that provide training to promote inclusive spaces for LGBTQ students. More specifically, this Safe Zone Training Program provides participants with an opportunity to gain knowledge and awareness about gender and sexual identity development. Participants will be engaged in experiential activities that promote a space for dialogue and questions related to gender and sexual identity. Upon completion of the training, participants will leave with educational materials and an optional window cling or sticker to place in your office/workspace. Should you choose to take the Safe Zone sticker you will be communicating that your office is a safe, friendly, respectful, and non-judgmental space for our LGBTQ students. For more information about this training opportunity, please contact Dr. Amanda Wyrick, Berea’s Safe Zone trainer at Amanda_wyrick@berea.edu.
Safe Zone Training – Friday February 15, 9:00-11:00 – Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
RSVP: https://doodle.com/poll/yv4icc2azqb4ncn9
(Please include your first and last name so Amanda can communicate event details via email.)
Safe Zone Training – Wednesday April, 10, 2:00-4:00 – Loyal Jones Appalachian Center
Title IX Training
Covers Berea College’s policies and procedures on Sexual Misconduct, how to identify and prevent sexual violence, How to report and incident, and the impact of trauma on victims. All new employees are required to attend one of these sessions. For more information about upcoming sessions, please contact either Heather Dent or Joslyn Glover via email or phone.
Employee Title IX Training – Thursday, February 7, 11:00 -12:00 – Loyal Jones Appalachian Center. You may RSVP through the following link https://doodle.com/poll/q77fdeqf4xv33vuv. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email Heather Dent at denth@berea.edu or call 859-985-3983.
Go365
Go365,the employee wellness and rewards platform is all about you. You’ll receive Activities personalized to help you reach your health goals, no matter where you are on your journey to better health. Just unlock your Activities and earn Points redeemable for prizes in the shopping mall.
The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)
Participation in the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). To take the IDI as an individual, area, or office, please contact Dr. Alicestyne Turley (turleya@berea.edu).
Lynda.com
Lynda.com (login through MyBerea portal)
Labor Program How-To Training Videos
Information about the Staff Development Fund
Information about Tuition Reimbursement
Berea College Staff Development Workshops
Spring 2019 BC Staff Development (BCSD) Schedule
Schedule coming soon!
If you have any questions, please contact Mark Nigro at extension 3436.
The Civil Rights Seminar & Tour
Loyal Jones Appalachian Center Events
The Appalachian Seminar & Tour
Participation in Dean’s Reading Groups
| Reading Groups | Date, Location, and Discussion Leaders |
|---|---|
| Let’s Pretend this Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir by Jenny Lawson | Sep. 25th, Oct. 2nd, 5:30p-6:30p Lead by Troy Price & Amanda Peach |
| Southernmost by Silas House | Oct. 4th, 3:30p-5:00p Lead by Chad Berry & Silas House |
| Dreamland by Sam Quinones | Nov. 14th & 28th, 4:30p-6:00p, Lead by Andrea Woodward & Shannon Phelps |
| Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy by Cathy O'Neil | Nov. 2nd & 30th, 4:00p-5:00p at Faber Library in Stephenson Hall Lead by Chris Miller & Jan Pearce |
| The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy by Maggie Berg and Barbara Seeber | Jan. 10th & 24th, 5:00p-6:00p at Bates home, Lorraine Court Lead by Rebecca Bates & Nancy Sowers |
| Saint Monkey by Jacinda Townsend | Jan. 24th, 4:00p at the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center Lead by Jacinda Townsend & Chris Green |
| The Underground Railroad: A Novel by Colson Whitehead | Feb. 11th & 18th, 5:00p-6:00p at the Woodson Center, Hathaway Library Lead by Linda Strong-Leek & Alicestyne Turley |
| iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us by Jean M. Twenge | Mar. 13th & 27th, 11:00a-12:00p in Hafer-Gibson, HR Conference Room Lead by Jill Gurtatowski & Gus Gerassamides |
Participation in Community Reading Groups
For more information on Community Reads, please contact Sarah Broomfield via email or by calling 859-985-3487.
Lunch & Learn Workshops (Contact Jill Gurtatowski for more information).
Other On-Campus Events/Groups:
Run/Walk with the Presidential Trio
Graduation & Commencement (tickets required)
General Faculty Assembly Meetings
The Peanut Butter & Gender Luncheon Series
Center for International Education Events
The Celebration of Traditional Music
Carter G. Woodson Center for Interracial Education Programs and Events
Programming at the Willis D. Weatherford Campus Christian Center. You can find their calendar for August and September 2018 here: https://www.berea.edu/staff-forum/wp-content/uploads/sites/30/2018/08/CCC-Calendar-Aug-Sept-18-Accessible.docx.
Events at the bell hooks Institute
Loyal Jones Appalachian Center Events
Campus Master Calendar (Often includes other campus events open to the general public including things like athletic events, presentations, lectures, community outreach events, and more)
Let Sam Cole know about any events that should be added to this list!